Crossword answer
CORES
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen NYT Mini, July 14, 2026
Letter pattern
CORES
Clues that lead to CORES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Centers of stars5NYT MiniJul 14, 2026
The middles of pineapples5Everyday Puzzles MiniMay 20, 2026
Centers5Wall Street JournalMay 18, 2026
In building a score, they're heartening5Evening StandardApr 19, 2026
Apple leftovers5Daily ThemedFeb 3, 2026
Central parts of planets5New York TimesJan 18, 2026
Centers of apples5NewsdayMar 31, 2025
Essential parts (anagram of "score")5Daily ThemedSep 22, 2021
About CORES in crosswords
CORES is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Centers of stars” in the NYT Mini crossword on July 14, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
PISTESki-slope
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
HABITCustomary behavior
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
AERIEHome for an eagle
PEARLOyster's gem
TUSKSElephant pair
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of CORES (9)
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Jul 14, 2026
Centers of stars · NYT Mini · 6 Across
May 20, 2026
The middles of pineapples · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 8
May 18, 2026
Centers · Wall Street Journal · 33 Across
Apr 19, 2026
In building a score, they're heartening · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Feb 3, 2026
Apple leftovers · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Jan 18, 2026
Central parts of planets · New York Times · 43 Across
Mar 31, 2025
Centers of apples · Newsday · Across
Sep 22, 2021
Essential parts (anagram of "score") · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Jan 25, 2021
In building a score, they're heartening · Evening Standard · 1 Down